Happy New Year! I logged into my old blog reader and I was delighted to see that so many bloggy people I follow have been keeping up with long-form writing. It is always nice to read someone’s process on how they made something, or how a recipe turned out, or about a fun adventure they had. Such a nice change from scrolling on Instagram and glancing at pictures. Documenting life by way of journaling, or taking a million pictures, or… Read more »
My cousin posted this picture on Facebook and I had to share š Source There’s a chill in the air, the days are getting shorter and pumpkin spice lattes are back! Time for nature’s catwalk to begin with trees resplendent in their autumnal gorgeousness. Ā It’s not quite here yet, but soon it will be time to rake, rake, rake. Ā Jump into pile of freshly raked leaves. Ā Begin process again. Fall ā¤Ā Leaves I noticed that my crafting is also leaf-centric. Ā I’ve… Read more »
When I initially began knitting sweaters, the concept of seamless, top-down knitting, in the round was pretty unconventional. Ā Even for baby sweaters. Ā Patterns instructed you to knit the sweater in pieces and then seam the parts together. Ā There was little opportunity to try-as-you-go and you hoped that after all was said and done, the thing would fit ok. Ā I loved the knitting, it was the finishing that gave me the blahs. Ā Seaming all those pieces together and then getting the… Read more »
Today is the first of school for the kids and I’m ready to embrace routine and schedules and even some “me time” š Ā This summer has been a mixed bag of sorts with many wonderful moments celebrating family and togetherness and on the other end of the spectrum holding the hand of a dear one who is hurting more than words can begin to describe. Ā And so, life goes on and these sunny days with cool breezes will be replaced… Read more »
Start date on myĀ Vitamin DĀ cardiganĀ was October of last year!!! Ā Finally, this project is off the needles… huge sigh of relief! I’m sort of on the fence about this one š Ā I don’t know if I would feel differently if I had lengthened the body so that the “drapey bits” in front draped better. Ā That said, a whole sweater in this yarn, Tosh Merino Light, is absolutely amazing. Ā It is light and squishy and the color, even after a good soak,… Read more »
